The Koran is one of the most important works ever written. For nearly one billion people around the world, is the Holy Scripture, the Word of God and his prophet.
For others it is a historical artifact that has left an indelible mark on the world. Decoding the Past: Secrets of the Koran probes the heart of the work that many outside Islam find mysterious.
This program examines the history feature of the verses and their implications for modern times, as well as the similarities and differences between the Koran and the Bible.
Tracing the influence of the Koran from the Golden Age of Islam to the rise of modern jihadism, and listen to the best Islamic scholars and holy men as they share their ideas about the work that is at the base of one of the great religions the world.
The History Channel offers the perfect guide to understanding the fundamental work that has shaped the Muslim faith more than 1. 400 years, and always will continue to influence modern history.